Accessible Summer Travel
Traveling can be a great way to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. You’ll meet new people, try new foods and see different parts of the world you have never experienced before. If you have any sort of mobility restrictions, taking a trip can seem daunting. The good news is that there are many different trips you can take that are generally accessible to people of all abilities. Here are a few to consider.National parks While national parks are known for some grueling hikes and walks, some
Brookdale HealthPlus Earns ''Best of the Best'' Argentum Award
Brookdale Senior Living’s care coordination model Brookdale HealthPlus® has won a 2024 Argentum Best of the Best Award. The Argentum Best of the Best Awards recognize innovative programs, products and services that solve a particular challenge or advance excellence in senior living. Brookdale HealthPlus works to help improve residents’ quality of life and prevent avoidable emergency room visits or hospitalizations in partnership with their family and healthcare providers. The program helps residents and
Three Tips for Taking Care of Yourself as a Caregiver
An old adage says, “You can’t take care of others if you can’t take care of yourself.” We’ve all heard variations on this longstanding quote but the meaning is still the same – take care of yourself first. That was something my loved ones frequently reminded me about in 2012 when my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and I became her caregiver. At that time, self-care seemed selfish to me. How could I even think about putting my own needs and wants before my mom's when she was the one who was
The Best Volunteer Opportunities for Social Connection
Volunteering can have an endless array of benefits – one of them being that it’s often a great way to meet other people and get social. Have you been wanting to give back, but don’t know where to start? The good news is there are so many ways in which you can help out your local community. Sure, you can sign up for day-long volunteering sessions or write a big check to an organization, but there are many things you can do on a smaller scale that will still help to foster that connection that
10 Plants That Attract Butterflies
We all love butterflies and a garden just isn’t complete without them. They bring joy and peacefulness and seeing them flutter around in your garden is a truly magical experience. Not only are butterflies beautiful creatures, they also are essential (along with bees) for pollinating the plants in your garden, and seeing butterflies in your garden is generally a sign of a healthy ecosystem. So, you might want to leave those caterpillars alone—even if they are munching on your plants! There are many
